Robert F Karpel

Robert F. Karpel, born May 23rd 1938, passed away peacefully on October 8th 2014. He lived his life and met his eternal rest surrounded by his loving wife and family.



Bob was the youngest of 11 children born to John and Margaret Karpel of Joliet, IL. He lived in the house that he and various family members had built in New Lenox in 1978. He was a practicing pharmacist for over 50 years. Bob was the area's favorite pharmacist for 30 years while working at both Cozza's and Hedge's Clinic pharmacies. His dedication to his community and customers motivated him to work until he was 74 years old.



His favorite days were spent on the waters of Blue Lake in Minocqua, Wisconsin. He was an expert fisherman and caught countless trophy size smallmouth bass, walleye and northern pike. While at home, he enjoyed spending time with his family and tending to the house he had built. His love for his wife continually grew, and they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Their loving and dedicated relationship is an example for all of us. He always gave so much, and his life will continue within each and every one of us.



Preceded e's in death by his parents Margaret and John. His brother, Joe, Rich, and John. His sisters, Margaret (Janostak) Anna (Schoeneck) Nd Genevieve (Hommes).



Survived by his loving wife Rita, his sons, Rob (Joan) and Adam, his daughter, Rita and Mary (Steve) Dik, his cherished grandchildren, Alex, Eric, Kate, Carson and Camryn, his sisters Agnes McLaren, Betty Milligan, Marianne Joseph, and Dorothy Witherspoon and his nieces, nephews and cousins.



A memorial service will be held on October 25th at 2pm at Saint Jude Church, 241 W. 2nd Ave., New Lenox, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nursing staff at Silver Cross in New Lenox.



Please direct memorials to the Silver Cross Foundation, Silver Cross Hospital Nursing Education, Robert F. Karpel Memorial, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox, IL. 60451

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